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Aard, but I ood tian on the ground level, searching every carrel, chair and table It wasn’t too crowded, given the hour But I did not spot Rafe anywhere

Okay, I was officially off the chick flick script And people were starting to stare

On the lower level, it was the same story I couldn’t find him anywhere The library would close soon The only place I hadn’t searched were the weenie bins, so I began peeking through the little s of each one I was discouraged Maybe Rafe was out at a party

Halfway down the row, I had to stand on my tiptoes to see a weenie bin’s occupant because so in, I saw a set of broad shoulders, and a gorgeous masculine face asleep on a book I opened the door a few inches "Rafe?"

"Mmm?" he said

I went into the tiny room and slid the door closed behindmy hand on his shoulder He felt warm and solid beneath my touch

He lifted his head from the textbook, and I watched him wake up fast "Bella? Are you okay?" He turned in his seat, and his eyes swept ?"

What’s wrong Here was a boy who had done so much for me, only to have me reject hi he did was try to figure out if I was in need of help

God, I was such an idiot

"Nothing’s wrong," I whispered "I just wanted to see you"

His eyes went squinty for a second, as if he was trying to solve a math problem He propped his head in one hand "It’s late," he said, closing his eyes again

"I know, Captain Obvious It’s late But I hope it’s not too late" I dropped both hands to his shoulders My thumbs stroked the skin of his neck, while his head tipped forward to land against ," he whispered "But I like the visit"

"I’an But I wasn’t sure how to proceed I’d never told a guy that I’d wanted to be with hi blocked all the sweet things I’d ever said to him out of my brain When I was in love with Graham, I’d never told him I’d never hinted Not once Too risky